Image Based Question – 66345

Babies born with the sign shown in the picture below typically have ?

A. Heart and kidney problems.

B. Feeding problems – leading to poor growth.

C. Breathing problems.

D. All.

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Correct Answer » D Explanation

Babies with Edwards’ syndrome also typically have:

• heart and kidney problems

• feeding problems – leading to poor growth

• breathing problems

• hernias in the wall of their stomach (where internal tissues push through a weakness in the muscle wall)

• bone abnormalities – such as a curved spine

• frequent infections of the lungs and urinary system

• a severe learning disability